Compensation is the biggest pro. Also, unlike other hire to fire companies (most tech companies at this point in 2024), you at least have a chance to prove yourself and are given a couple months to onboard. There are worse tech companies out there such as Amazon and Intuit, but Meta’s culture is still quite terrible. They try and justify the long hours and stress with how much you can make - Meta still pays more than any other major tech company, even in 2024, which is definitely a pro, but the culture is cutthroat and you can’t trust anyone. It would probably be easier to work two remote jobs at “less prestigious” tech or tech adjacent companies to make the same amount at Meta with more stability, better WLB, and less drama.
Pretty much the same as what one would experience at most tech companies in 2024. But some aspects are better or worse than others. Long hours. WLB is highly team dependent. Apparently Meta used to be a lot better in this regard, but now not so much. It is intense, but if you have startup experience, it is at least less intense than that. And again, it is more fair than a place like Amazon. Office politics are a thing at all tech companies, but a little more extreme at Meta. Blame and shame culture is big. People are snakes and are prepared to throw even the newest and most vulnerable employees under the bus to save their own skins. This makes things quite unfair, but as long as you’re proactive and document everything thoroughly, you’re at least given a chance to refute these attacks. A lot of gossip and backstabbing. This is separate from and still related to PSC culture, which everyone complains about. Management is terrible overall. Sometimes there is micromanagement. One of the few companies where it’s possible you’ll have a manager younger than you, even if you’re only 27-31ish. Often ICs seem to be held accountable for things that are way beyond their day-to-day scope - basically things that are ultimately the fault of leadership and management. Management frequently tries to pin things on their employees. Your manager is often trying to screw you, and if they can’t find a way, they are often trying to invent things you did wrong. This isn’t a dealbreaker because as long as you’re doing your job, it is easy to refute, but it creates a ton of work because you have to be extremely well-organized and have documented every interaction with your manager colleagues. I recommend studying employment law / consulting with an employment lawyer early on in your tenure at Meta, so you know what to look for. Because it is a massive tech company, you are there to please your manager and make them look good, so you need to do pretty much whatever they say. there’s a lot of internal conflict because it’s very authoritarian, also fairly draconian, and it’s bottoms up at the same time, every man for themselves. Do everything your manager says and it is somehow still all up to you as an individual employee to make the company successful. To top it all off, your colleagues suck too. People brag about work that YOU did as being THEIR work that THEY did if it is successful. If a project involving multiple people is so much as an hour late, then YOU are blamed, even if you had nothing to do with the lateness. The lateness itself isn’t really the problem because guess what? It’s not anything is broken. Except for when things do break and the whole app crashes for a day because everyone is forced to focus on office politics instead of their actual work. it’s not really about the value you create, so much as it is the PERCEIVED value you create and whether or not your manager likes you. Ergo, a lot of bootlicking charlatans make it to the top.
I’m currently at Instagram and have a PM offer from Google Cloud. Would it be better to shift to Cloud? Cloud is not exactly profitable but it’s Google at the end of the day. Instagram is profitable and with Twitter going down it will be the most successful US social media platform. Future career ...Read more
Considering an offer at Instagram. What is likelihood of advancing beyond the E6 level? If so, how much does comp go up? If not, what else do you do after leaving? TC: $450k
https://www.businessinsider.com/meta-instagram-salary-paid-london-san-francisco-2022-8?IR=T&fs=e&s=cl Yoe: 7 TC: 30L
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FB Guys, E6 vs M1 which one has better WLB, less stress, better visibility and career growth? Is it possible for E6 to become M1? TC: 340k #facebook #fb #instagram
considering roles at Waymo and IG. waymo is a Growth PM, IG is. Growth Marketing Analyst in the product org but not a PM. Which is better for career progression?
Metaverse - flop Crypto - flop NFT - flop Clubhouse - flop (pivot will flop too) BeReal - flop Instagram Shopping - flop Threads - flopping Twitter - flopping (mostly due to poor leadership) Reddit Rooms - flop Twitter Spaces - flop Amazon Amp - Flop Julia Fox - flop Burning Man - flop My Career ...Read more
Came across this person who just got promoted to Engineering Manager in Instagram. They graduated in 2012 (Bachelor) so has barely 6 yr experience. BUT Is that even possible? That’s the fastest career trajectory I have ever seen. Folks from Insta.. any comments? Didn’t know it was that easier to b...Read more
Just got an E4 offer for Facebook recently. What department has the best career track and why? Facebook vs instagram @facebook Current TC: 190 (140k base 10% bonus and the rest RSU) New TC: 177/400/75 offer from FB YOE: 2
Could any one give me some suggestions? What about news feed ranking in FB, and reels ranking in instagram? Any comments will be greatly appreciated. I am interested in wlb, career path, etc. which one is a better option? Regarding wlb, is reels similar with ads? Thanks!
I am aware that it is completely candidate's preference to check and see if any of Facebook team's mission aligns with they want to do in their career next or based on their interest. However, there will be some outstanding remarks or comments about every team at Facebook, if I am not wrong. So ...Read more
Trying to understand levels at FB and other companies. What level would a role like this be? I know DE pay is different than SWE, so insight to oay would also be great. Thanks! Data Engineering Manager, Analytics (Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/careers/jobs/322299125315659/ Current TC - $160...Read more
A few words about me: - Worked at Google, Amazon and Microsoft as Product Manager, Technical Program Manager and Software Engineer for ~15 years - MBA from M7 program - Blogging about tech careers, personal finance and my path to FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) at https://EngineerSeekingF...Read more
If given an option, which one would you choose ? I am working on my career, learning a lot working hard, enjoying a vacation once in 4-5 months, but got a little jealous looking at a few of my friends who are traveling a ton, taking insta worthy pictures (but making 🥜 TC and in some not so great c...Read more
Hey everyone. I’m a recent graduate and a product designer with 2 years of experience looking to apply for an university grad role at Meta. Can someone help me with a referral. Job I want to apply for: https://about.instagram.com/careers/708941148119998 #referral #jobhunt #design #meta #instagram
I tried quitting Instagram but I failed many times. How do I quit? I’m very addicted, I don’t see myself any different to someone addicted to drugs. I’m just chasing the dopamine. Sharing pictures, checking likes, comparing my life with others. Honestly, I want to just quit and focus on self improve...Read more
ready for a career change. preferably at a smaller start up with a strong brand. happy to return the favor and refer you at facebook/instagram/whatsapp/messenger/oculus.
If I start my career in hardware product management (semiconductors, routers, switches) how hard is it to switch to software PM (Snapchat, Salesforce, Instagram)? Is it a totally different skillset for each?
I will joining FB within few months as a PM. I’m looking to work for teams that are high priority for the company, provides good career growth and can give promotion. What are the best teams to work for? I’m open to anything ranging from core FB apps to Instagram to WhataApp.
For those that are Non-Indian. This is an ad that popped on Instagram to consult an astro guy who will advise you on your future. Transcript: Random guy: my company is laying off folks. Is my job safe? The Astro guy (with a random guess): Right now your career is strong. You job is 100% safe Rand...Read more